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re: Any divorced dads out there with full custody...
Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:07 pm to Mo Jeaux
Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:07 pm to Mo Jeaux
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It’s also typically the people that wind up getting divorced and/or involved in similar relationships numerous times. At some point, you have to question your judgment.
I see more examples of divorced people becoming bitter and untrustworthy of potential partners (to the point of electing out of any potential future marriage) than I do of people that rush into another marriage where they make the same mistakes all over again.
This is especially true of men that go through a nasty divorce, but it's not exclusive to men.
This post was edited on 10/8/25 at 5:08 pm
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Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:11 pm to billjamin
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And btw thanks for being a good dad to your kids. They needed it.
I second this OP. Hat's off to you.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:13 pm to Afrojedi
Man, dads get a bad rap and my situation wasn’t nearly as bad but keep doing what you’re doing. My ex left and became a part time parent by choice while I had my kids most of the time and worked a demanding job. I never bad mouthed her to them or even friends. As my kids got older they figured out who the dumbass was to the point that they don’t spend any real time with her at all anymore. She will most likely never repair her relationship with them and that is on her. They love her but they will tell you they are much happier with me. I remarried and they are closer to their stepmom than they are to her. I actually felt bad about the whole situation but life goes on.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:30 pm to Afrojedi
I'm not divorced but my dad (RIP) had full custody of my sister and me from the time of his divorce in June of '89 through August of '94. I was 8 at the time of the divorce. My sister was 5.
My mom had befriended a woman that was a bad influence on her. She started doing crack, was sleeping around, etc. Her and my dad's fights were legendary. At the time she never fought for custody and at the time, didn't care to barely visit us. The divorce was nasty. My sister and I both suffered. My sister cried herself to sleep at night yelling, "I want my mommy!" My dad cried himself to sleep. I mostly internalized it. My mom had hit rock bottom. Thanks to the hard work and love my dad had for us, we came out the other side. But to this day I don't like fighting with my wife(we barely fight) b/c it still brings back memories of that time. But, she got herself out of her funk, started seeing us on a more regular basis, and met my step-dad and have been married 31 years. She atoned for her mistakes and went on to have one more daughter, my baby sister, whom she raised to be a beautiful, smart, and caring young woman(and who is getting married in May).
And my mom and dad made peace a couple of years before he passed. They went close to 20 years not being able to be in the same room but he forgave her and their relationship had at least been cordial up till he died.
Divorce sucks. Especially for kids.
My mom had befriended a woman that was a bad influence on her. She started doing crack, was sleeping around, etc. Her and my dad's fights were legendary. At the time she never fought for custody and at the time, didn't care to barely visit us. The divorce was nasty. My sister and I both suffered. My sister cried herself to sleep at night yelling, "I want my mommy!" My dad cried himself to sleep. I mostly internalized it. My mom had hit rock bottom. Thanks to the hard work and love my dad had for us, we came out the other side. But to this day I don't like fighting with my wife(we barely fight) b/c it still brings back memories of that time. But, she got herself out of her funk, started seeing us on a more regular basis, and met my step-dad and have been married 31 years. She atoned for her mistakes and went on to have one more daughter, my baby sister, whom she raised to be a beautiful, smart, and caring young woman(and who is getting married in May).
And my mom and dad made peace a couple of years before he passed. They went close to 20 years not being able to be in the same room but he forgave her and their relationship had at least been cordial up till he died.
Divorce sucks. Especially for kids.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:36 pm to Lexis Dad
Shania Twain handled it better.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:42 pm to Afrojedi
Sadness is the final feeling as you watch someone wreck their lives. I feel for you.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:56 pm to Shexter
quote:that’s a stupid generalization
40TH BIRTHDAY IS WHEN WOMEN LOSE THIER shite
As for OP, just be there for your kids. My best friend in grammar and high school lived with her dad mostly - she was one of 3 girls. And I only saw her mom maybe 5 times all those years we were friends. Her dad was awesome - he just got remarried a few years ago bc my friend and her sisters are married with kids now - when they were younger everything was for them - all his attention, all his money - he did not raise them as princesses either
I remember the youngest sister crying for the mom sometimes and my friend and the older sister were always like ‘you really don’t want that.’
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:02 pm to GreenRockTiger
bitches b kray kray
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:13 pm to OWLFAN86
There are a lot of kray kray men, too
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:37 pm to GreenRockTiger
after fooling around with you psychos
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:40 pm to OWLFAN86
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:43 pm to GreenRockTiger
That's the sort of brilliant retort that got kamala wins in Vermont and Oregon
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:57 pm to Afrojedi
Honest answer? If divorced after the age of 30, a woman inevitably spirals downward while a man's life improves.
Once the weight of that crazy bitch is gone... It's amazing what you can accomplish.
Once the weight of that crazy bitch is gone... It's amazing what you can accomplish.
This post was edited on 10/8/25 at 6:59 pm
Posted on 10/8/25 at 7:15 pm to Afrojedi
I got my daughters when 3 and 2 full custody, ex had every other weekend visitation. she e\was even ordered to pay child support.
helps when she doesn't show for custody hearing, and then didnt show for final divorce proceedings.
helps when she doesn't show for custody hearing, and then didnt show for final divorce proceedings.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 7:19 pm to ChuckUFarley
Exact same scenario for me.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 7:20 pm to Afrojedi
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I think the best any parent can do in a situation like this is let their child know that they are loved, and that they can talk to you about anything.
As another poster stated! 100! Keep your Faith and be there for them.
Take care brother. Prayers sent for you and your children.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 7:24 pm to Afrojedi
Congratulations on having a totally screwed up white trash life. You picked her so it’s not all her fault. I’m guessing you knew what you married and had clues but ignored them and thought you could fix her.
And I don’t even have to read any of this thread because every response will go like this…
I’m the hero dad and my ex wife is crazy.
If you’re in this situation, congrats on being a loser.
And I don’t even have to read any of this thread because every response will go like this…
I’m the hero dad and my ex wife is crazy.
If you’re in this situation, congrats on being a loser.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 7:27 pm to Afrojedi
We need pics of wife to give an opinion
Posted on 10/8/25 at 7:28 pm to Afrojedi
I know you have a lot on your plate. i know your focus is on your kids and yourself. and it should be.
don't discount the amount of influence you may have in helping her survive. You can't make anyone become sober or clean, but you can have a solid repeat verbal message. "Don't do this to your kids. Your kids love you. You have a whole life to be a mom still." I don't think you should do an intervention or make you believe you can have any persuasion. One day - come what may - you'll know you did everything you could to give her a reason to not waste her life. Your kids and you will know it and you won't regret it. Just say what you need to say to encourage a better life.
It's worked for a loved one of mine and it hasn't worked for a loved one of mine.
don't discount the amount of influence you may have in helping her survive. You can't make anyone become sober or clean, but you can have a solid repeat verbal message. "Don't do this to your kids. Your kids love you. You have a whole life to be a mom still." I don't think you should do an intervention or make you believe you can have any persuasion. One day - come what may - you'll know you did everything you could to give her a reason to not waste her life. Your kids and you will know it and you won't regret it. Just say what you need to say to encourage a better life.
It's worked for a loved one of mine and it hasn't worked for a loved one of mine.
This post was edited on 10/8/25 at 7:30 pm
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